Underneath the Lintel — Glen Berger's play about a bureaucratic librarian who finds an overdue travel guide in the library dropbox and goes on an adventure to fine the culprit who is somewhere in China. $10. May 24-26, 8 p.m. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216 Westmoreland Road, Suite A, Cornelius. 704-859-5930. www.warehousepac.com.

The Edge of Our Bodies — A one-woman show written by playwright, Adam Rapp. This play captures a young woman who articulates the anguish in the things she can't know or control in her life. May 24-26, 8 p.m.; May 31, 8 p.m.; Continues on Sundays through June 23. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 2424 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.

Eliza — Based on the book, Eliza: The New Orleans Years by Charlotte poet Dede Wilson, the performance chronicles 25 years in the life of Eliza Moore Christie Parker. $15. May 27, 2:30 p.m. Continues through June 17. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 2424 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.

La Cage Aux Folles — The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of a drag nightclub owner and his romantic partner, who come face to face with ultra conservatism during a family dinner. May 29-31, 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 3. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

La Cage Aux Folles

The Tempest — As part of Collaborative Arts' annual Charlotte Shakespeare Festival, The Green transforms into the magical island where Prospero and his daughter are exiled. This Shakespeare play features a blend of magic, monsters, romance and comedy. For more information, visit www.collaborativeartstheatre.com. Free admission ($5 donation encouraged). May 31, 8 p.m. Continues through June 17. The Green, 435 S. Tryon St., Charlotte.

Ongoing:

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee — This award-winning musical tells the story of six overachieving adolescents up against each other in a spelling championship. $8-$24. May 24 7:30 p.m.; May 25-26, 8 p.m.; May 27, 2:30 p.m. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

Eleemosynary — This play by Lee Blessing explores the relationships between three generations of women, all of whom are struggling to find a sense of identity and family. $20. May 25-26, 8 p.m. Ballantyne Community Theatre, 11318 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. 704-716-4650. www.ymcacharlotte.org/branches/morrison/mo.aspx.

June

Opening:

Rhyme Deferred — On Q Productions' last show of the season examines hip-hop's higher purpose through its influences and roles in society. For more information, visit www.youarenowonq.com. $17-$22. June 1-2, 8 p.m.; June 3, 3 p.m.; June 6-7, 7:30 p.m.; June 8-9, 8 p.m.; June 10, 3 p.m.; June 14, 7:30 p.m.; June 15-16, 8 p.m. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

The Marvelous Wonderettes — The musical revolves around a 1958 Springfield High School Prom with girl group The Wonderettes and '50s and '60s faves — "Lollipop," "Dream Lover," "It's My Party" and more. $15 for previews on June 1-2; Pay what you can night on June 13; $24-$29 for all other shows. June 1-2, 8 p.m.; June 6-7, 7:30 p.m.; June 8-9, 8 p.m.; June 13-14, 7:30 p.m.; June 15-16, 8 p.m.; June 17, 2:30 p.m.; June 20-21, 7:30 p.m.; June 22-23, 8 p.m. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St., Charlotte. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

The Devil Thought He Had Me — A stage play based on a real life story surrounded by domestic violence and self-esteem issues. $20-$25. Thurs., June 7, 7 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu.

Nunsense — This comedic musical revolves around a group of nuns who are rehearsing for a fundraiser to raise money to bury a sister who was accidently poisoned by the convent cook. For more information, visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com. $15-$17. June 8-9, 8 p.m.; June 10, 2 p.m.; June 15-16, 8 p.m.; June 17, 2 p.m. Matthews Playhouse, 100 McDowell St., Charlotte. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

Beauty and the Beast — The Broadway musical based off of Disney's animated film features hit scores by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, with additional music by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. It tells the classic story of a young woman named Belle and the Beast, a young prince trapped in the body of a ghastly creature due to a witch's spell. Only love can break the dreadful curse and time is running out. June 26-28, 7:30 p.m.; June 29, 8 p.m.; June 30, 2 and 8 p.m.; July 1, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

La Cage Aux Folles — The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of a drag nightclub owner and his romantic partner, who come face to face with ultra conservatism during a family dinner. June 1, 8 p.m.; June 2, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; June 3, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

The Tempest — As part of Collaborative Arts' annual Charlotte Shakespeare Festival, The Green transforms into the magical island where Prospero and his daughter are exiled. This Shakespeare play features a blend of magic, monsters, romance and comedy. For more information, visit www.collaborativeartstheatre.com. Free admission ($5 donation encouraged). June 1,-2 8 p.m.; June 3, 6:30 p.m.; June 6-9, 8 p.m.; June 10, 6:30 p.m.; June 13-16, 8 p.m.; June 17, 6:30 p.m. The Green, 435 S. Tryon St., Charlotte.

The Edge of Our Bodies — A one-woman show written by playwright, Adam Rapp. This play captures a young woman who articulates the anguish in the things she can't know or control in her life. June 1-2, 8 p.m.; June 7-9, 8 p.m.; June 14-16, 8 p.m.; June 21-23 8 p.m. Continues through June 23. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 2424 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.

Rumors — Neil Simon's play about a mayor who is shot in the ear just before a gathering for his wedding anniversary. This leaves guests to trade off a round of rumors over the marriage and what happened prior to the accident. Presented by Davidson Community Players. For more information, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. July 26-28, 8 p.m.; July 29, 2 p.m.; Aug. 2-4 8 p.m.; Aug. 5, 2 p.m. Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Ongoing:

Beauty and the Beast — The Broadway musical based off of Disney's animated film features hit scores by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, with additional music by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. It tells the classic story of a young woman named Belle and the Beast, a young prince trapped in the body of a ghastly creature due to a witch's spell. Only love can break the dreadful curse and time is running out. July 1, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

New Voices for a New Generation — Actor's Theatre of Charlotte has selected four plays by emerging American playwrights to take to the stage for this new play festival. Aug. 9-12. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St., Charlotte. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

Rumors — Neil Simon's play about a mayor who is shot in the ear just before a gathering for his wedding anniversary. This leaves guests to trade off a round of rumors over the marriage and what happened prior to the accident. Presented by Davidson Community Players. For more information, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. Aug. 2-4, 8 p.m.; Aug. 5, 2 p.m. Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Mint Museum Randolph — And the Bead Goes On. The exhibit features 20th-21st century women's fashions, which display inventive beadwork embroidery. May 26-Feb. 17, 2013. Heritage Gallery. This exhibit features works of art, archival documents and photographs that document the growth and evolution of Mint Museum. May 26-May 26, 2013. 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

Ongoing

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art — Picasso: Select Prints and Ceramics. Pablo Picasso explores subjects such as Spanish cultural traditions to depictions of animals in works that range from lithographs to etchings and ceramics. Continues through July 23. Mid-Century Modernism: 1957 and the Bechtler Collection. Featuring a range of post-war modernism works from artists like Max Ernst, Barbara Hepworth, Sam Francis and Alberto Giacometti. Continues through Aug. 27. 420 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-353-9200. www.bechtler.org.

Charlotte Art League — Mother Earth. The exhibit features art that is ecologically green, including pieces that make use of recycled goods and earth-friendly products, as well as compositions related to the environment. Continues through May 25. 1517 Camden Road, Charlotte. 704-376-2787. www.charlotteartleague.org.

Ciel Gallery + Mosaic Studio — Back to the Garden. A juried exhibition featuring leaves, trees, blossoms, bees, Adam & Eve interpretations, and a touch of Woodstock. Juried by internationally noted Texan mosaic artist Julie Richey, the a range of works by artists from across the US as well as Canada, Australia, Turkey, and Cyprus will showcase. Continues through May 26. 128 E. Park Ave., Suite C, Charlotte. 980-202-2435. www.cielcharlotte.com.

CPCC Art Galleries — Selections from Geometry and Experimentation: European Art of the 1960's and 1970's. Held in Ross Galleries. Pre-concert talk about the exhibit by Christopher Lawing of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art on April 16, 7:30 p.m. in Halton Theater. Continues through June 3. 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-330-6211. arts.cpcc.edu/art-gallery.

Dialect Gallery — Undertow. Four women — Amy Bagwell, Taryn Rubin, Shawn L. Smith and Rae Legrone — have created works that relate to the ocean and fall between the lines of fascination and fear. Continues through May 31. 3204 N. Davidson St., Suite C, Charlotte. 704-763-0506. www.dialectdesign.com.

Espada Bicycles — Dreamers Don't Sleep. The Dreamers Don't Sleep exhibit is a group show presented by Carlleena Person. New works by local artists including Person, as well as Infamous Jean Claude, Oscar Arango and Switch will be on showcase at Espada Bicycles in NoDa. Continues through May 31. 3206 N. Davidson St., Suite R, Charlotte. 704-557-0303. www.espadabicycles.com.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture — Contemporary African Photography: Malick Sidibé & Zwelethu Mthethwa. The exhibit showcases the works of two prominent photographers from Africa. This includes Malick Sidibé of Mali and Zwelethu Mthethwa of South Africa. Continues through May 27. Rhythm-A-Ning: James Phillips, Charles Searles & Frank Smith. Artists James Phillips, Charles Searles and Frank Smith have created a series of abstract works that visually reflect on the characteristics of jazz. Continues through May 27. Cash Crop exhibit. An intense new exhibit comprised of 15 slavery-inspired sculptures by artist Stephen Hayes. Continues through May 27. 551 South Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-547-3700. www.aacc-charlotte.org.

Jerald Melberg Gallery — Bright Light, Big City. This solo exhibit showcases new works by Susan Grossman, New York artist and drawing instructor at the National Academy School of Fine Arts. Grossman creates dreary cityscapes that pop with smidgens of color. Continues through June 7. 625 S. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte. 704-365-3000. www.jeraldmelberg.com.

The Light Factory — My Family, Our Stories. The Light Factory's yearly photo-literacy project showcases student work created by English as a Second Language students in Charlotte-area high schools. Continues through June 1.The Light Factory 40th Annual Members Show. The exhibit displays the creative talents of The Light Factory's diverse member base. Artists featured range from professional photographers to amateur hobbyists, filmmakers and students. Opening reception on June 2, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Aug. 12. The Light Factory Fifth Juried Annuale. Showcasing new work from photographers and artists throughout the country. Opening reception on June 2, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Aug. 19. 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-333-9755. www.lightfactory.org. 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-333-9755. www.lightfactory.org.

Mint Museum Randolph — Celebrating Queen Charlotte's Coronation. The exhibit combines works of art from the museum's permanent collection, including paintings, works on paper, and decorative arts. Continues through Oct. 28. Fashionable Silhouettes. The exhibit celebrates the museum's acclaimed historic costume and fashionable dress collection with newly reinstalled galleries featuring garments and accessories spanning three centuries of fashion history. Continues through Dec. 31. The Shape of Life: Contemporary Native American Ceramics. All Native American vessels in the exhibit are hand-built without the use of the potter's wheel. Continues through Dec. 31. Threads of Identity: Contemporary Maya Textiles. The exhibit reflects on traditional Mayan attire and fashion trends of Kaqchikel, Ixil, K'iche', Mam, Tz'utujil, Chuj, Awakatek, Jakaltek and Poqomchi' from Guatemala, and Tzotzil and Tzeltal from Chiapas, Mexico. Continues through Dec. 31. The Transformed Self: Performance Masks of Mexico. Features a variety of performances masks from regions throughout Mexico. Continues through Dec. 31. The American Art Tile. The exhibit will show approximately 40 tiles from The Mint Museum's permanent collection. Continues through Jan. 6, 2013. Sophisticated Surfaces: The Pottery of Herb Cohen. This event focuses on the ceramic creations of Herb Cohen. Continues through Jan. 6, 2013. A Thriving Tradition: 75 Years of Collecting North Carolina Pottery. Features a wide range of pottery by NC artists. Continues through Jan. 6, 2013. 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

Mint Museum Uptown — Fairytales, Fantasy, & Fear. This event will feature the fairytale and fantasy-inspired works by internationally acclaimed artists including Mattia Biagi, Mark Newport, Kako Ueda, Tom Price, and Kate Malone. Continues through July 8. Colorbind: The Emily and Zach Smith Collection. The display of works illuminates a personal side of the couple's relationship to art and regional landscapes. Continues through Aug. 12. Matthew Weinstein. New York-based artist Matthew Weinstein creates paintings that are essentially abstractions of his animated worlds. These paintings accompany the digital installations and enable the artist to explore the boundaries between real and virtual trends in contemporary culture. Continues through Aug. 19. 500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

New Gallery of Modern Art — The Great Masters of Lithography. Featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti and more. Continues through June 3. 435 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-373-1464. www.newgalleryofmodernart.com.

Providence Gallery — New Plein Air Compositions. The exhibit features new works by Paula Holtzclaw and Isabel Forbes. Continues through May 31. 601 Providence Road, Suite A, Charlotte. 704-333-4535. www.providencegallery.net.

Shain Gallery — New Works by Curtis Jaunsen and Robert Langford. Featuring new art by Curtis Jaunsen and Robert Langford. Continues through May 31. 2823 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte. 704-334-7744. www.shaingallery.com.

Charlotte Art League — Members Only Salon. Charlotte Art League members showcase their best and newest works of art. Opening reception on June 1, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 1-29. 1517 Camden Road, Charlotte. 704-376-2787. www.charlotteartleague.org.

CPCC Art Galleries — New Works by Chris Watts and Isaac Payne. The exhibit of works on paper features by Central Piedmont Community College faculty, Isaac Payne and Charlotte artist Chris Watts. The pieces explore the artists' personal views on a sense of place and identity. Opening reception on July 12, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. June 14-Aug. 2. People Under the Stairs: Antoine Williams. Charlotte artist Antoine Williams exhibits new paintings that explore issues of race and class. Opening reception on July 12, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Held in Ross Gallery II. June 14-Aug. 2. 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-330-6211. arts.cpcc.edu/art-gallery.

Doma Gallery — Dante and the Delta. Photographers Magdalena Solé and Mike Smith explore people and places that have been left behind or are mostly forgotten. Opening reception on June 1, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 1-Aug. 17. 1310 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-333-3420. www.domaart.com.

Espada Bicycles — Tao of Savnac. The exhibit features a collection of new works by Carlleena Person. Opening reception on June 1, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 1-30. 3206 N. Davidson St., Suite R, Charlotte. 704-557-0303. www.espadabicycles.com.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture — America I AM: The African American Imprint. The exhibit features more than 200 artifacts and information that gives context to how African Americans have shaped American culture across four core areas (economic, socio-political, cultural, and spiritual) throughout the country's history. June 30-Jan. 1. 551 South Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-547-3700. www.aacc-charlotte.org.

Shain Gallery — New Works by Connie Renner. The exhibit features new art by the award-winning pastelist and oil painter. June 1-30. 2823 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte. 704-334-7744. www.shaingallery.com.

July Openings

Charlotte Art League — Proud to Be an American. The exhibit features USA-inspired artwork. July 6-27. 1517 Camden Road, Charlotte. 704-376-2787. www.charlotteartleague.org.

Genome — Megafauna. The exhibit features paintings of beastly creatures and installation work of large, mythical animals like sea dragons and a pterodactyl. Work by Scott Partridge and Erich J Moffitt. July 21-23. 120 Brevard Court, Charlotte. 704-332-4322. www.ohgenome.com.

Hidell Brooks Gallery — New Works by Selena Beaudry. The exhibit will showcase new art by Selena Beaudry. Opening reception on July 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 13-Aug. 31. 1910 South Blvd., Suite 130, Charlotte. 704-334-7302. www.hidellbrooks.com.

The Light Factory — Out In the Streets. The exhibit remembers the intensity of the DNC when it visited Chicago in 1968. Works document demonstrations, beatings, tear gas usage and police lines. Aug. 27-Jan. 21. Speak Your Mind. The exhibit is a student art exchange. Students have come together to respond to various political concepts using still images and short films. Aug. 20-Oct. 14. 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-333-9755. www.lightfactory.org.

McColl Center for Visual Art — An Exhibition Featuring Amze Emmons, Imminent Disaster, Greg Haberny, Chris Stain and Ben Wolf. In honor of the 2012 Democratic National Convention taking place in Charlotte, the exhibit features five contemporary artists who live and work in America. This includes site-specific installations that address our tumultuous world, in addition to other works that address world events and thoughts related to the political arena. Opening reception on Sept. 28, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 31-Nov. 3. 721 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-332-5535. www.mccollcenter.org.

Mint Museum Uptown — Against the Grain: Wood in Contemporary Art and Craft. The exhibition will feature approximately 80 works that range from furniture to installations created by international artists and designers. Sept. 1-Jan. 6. 500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

Pura Vida Worldly Art — A Photographic Series. The exhibit features photography by Christina Welsh depicting local artists of different media, engaged in the discipline and creation of their art. Opening reception September 7, from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sept. 7-22. Many Backgrounds, One American Spirit. The exhibit celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring works by Charlotte area Hispanic artists. Sept. 28-Nov. 3. 3202A N. Davidson St., Charlotte.

Winthrop University Galleries — Between the Springmaid Sheets. The exhibit examines gender and social standards through the visual culture of the 1940's and '50s. Sept. 10-Oct. 26. Remnants: A Collection of Rock Hill's Visual Alterations. The exhibit features photographs by New York designer and photographer, Mara Kurtz. Her works captures Rock Hill during the early 1970's and prior to its participation in a federally funded "beautification program". Sept. 10-Oct. 26. 107 McLaurin Hall, Rock Hill. 803-323-4897. www2.winthrop.edu/vpa/galleries.

Murphy's Dirty 30 Habitat Mud Volleyball — Initially conceptualized as a fun way to celebrate his birthday, Tim Murphy has evolved the Mud Volleyball Tournament into a fundraiser that helps Habitat for Humanity build and repair homes for Charlotte's low-income families. Levels range from fun to competitive and a circus and sideshow is also be there. For more information or to register, visit www.habitatmudvolleyball.org/registration. $150-$200 (team registration). June 3, 9 a.m.-noon. Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte. 704-596-4650. www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com.

Taste of Charlotte — The culinary festival offers an array of food from local Charlotte-area eateries. Held Uptown at Tryon Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to 6th Street. June 8-9, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; June 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Legends Big Money 100 — The event boasts of the fiercest competition among some of the best grassroots racers around the globe. July 2-3. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. 704-455-3200. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

Coca-Cola 4th of July Festival — The two-day festival features live music (July 3: Tab Benoit, Eric Lindell and Sol Driven Train; July 4: Moreland & Arbuckle, These United States and Have Gun, Will Travel) and fireworks. Music begins at 4 p.m.; fireworks at dark. Free admission ($5 for parking). July 3-4. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

Micro Brews Cruise — U.S. National Whitewater Center's Micro Brews Cruise series features a guided flatwater kayaking trip across the Catawba River to Hawk Island where a fireside dinner and beer tasting (a different brewery each week) follows. $55. July 11, 6 p.m.; July 25, 6 p.m. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

River Bound Race Series — The event a signature trail running race series featuring scenic and challenging trails. For more information or to register for a race, visit www.riverboundrace.com. July 21. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

3rd Annual Evil Clown Bar Crawl — The evil clown crawl is for a good cause. Proceeds and school supply donations benefit A Child's Place. Plus, it gives you an excuse to dress up and drink. Sat., Aug. 11, 4 p.m.

Pride Charlotte — The LGBT festivities include live music, comedy, dance, art, activities for children and vendors. The festival is held on South Tryon Street, between 3rd Street and Stonewall Street. Aug. 25-26. For more information, visit www.pridecharlotte.com.

River Bound Race Series —The event a signature trail running race series featuring scenic and challenging trails. For more information or to register for a race, visit www.riverboundrace.com. Sept. 22. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

International Festival — The festival offers a parade of nations with representatives from each country in traditional attire, in addition to ethnic foods, jewelry, arts & crafts, music and more. Free admission. Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte.

14th Annual Charlotte Oktoberfest — The festival features top-notch breweries, including a large number from the southeast portion of the U.S. In addition, there is also live music and other activities throughout the event. For more information, visit www.charlotteoktoberfest.com. Sept. 29, 2-7 p.m. Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte. 704-596-4650. www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com.

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